Method for applying a weft hair extension with concealed beads

ABSTRACT

A method for applying a weft hair extension with concealed beads utilizes a fresh set of silicone locking beads with weft hair extensions to maintain structural integrity, and then covers the locking beads with an upper section of the same weft hair extension to conceal the locking beads. The method: applies the weft hair strands along a seam in parted scalp hair; divides the weft hair strands between an upper and lower portion; weaves the lower portion of weft hair with a portion of adjacent scalp hair; pulls the combined weft and scalp hair strands through the locking bead; clamps the locking bead to secure the weft and scalp hair strands; spaces subsequent locking beads less than one inch apart; and covers the locking beads and the lower section of weft hair strands with the upper section of weft hair strands, such that the locking beads are substantially concealed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a method for applying a wefthair extension with concealed beads. More so, the present inventionrelates to a method for applying a weft hair extension to a human scalpby utilizing a fresh set of silicone locking beads that are appliedevery time, with weft hair extensions to maintain structural integrity,and then covers the locking beads with an upper section of the same wefthair extension to conceal the locking beads. The method: applies theweft hair strands along a seam in parted scalp hair; divides the wefthair strands between an upper and lower portion; weaves the lowerportion of weft hair with a portion of adjacent scalp hair; pulls thecombined weft and scalp hair strands through the locking bead; clampsthe locking bead to secure the weft and scalp hair strands; spacessubsequent adjacent locking beads; and covers the locking beads and thelower section of weft hair strands with the upper section of weft hairstrands, such that the locking beads are substantially concealed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following background information may present examples of specificaspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts,or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educatethe reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to beconstrued as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof,to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.

Typically, hair extensions include loose hair strand extensions that arenot attached to one another, and hair weft extensions that are gatheredtogether in some manner along a common edge or band. Loose hair strandextensions can be very time consuming to apply, and with the improvementin hair weft technologies, application of hair weft extensions hasbecome more and more popular. Typically, a weft hair extension providesstrands of real or artificial hair that are sewn together by machine tocreate a tracking effect with a polyurethane strip or clip sewn onafter. Such weft hair is the most common weft hair to use, especiallyfor clip in hair extensions. It allows the hair to be sewn together,facing the same direction, and can create the most natural-lookingresults with your hair extensions.

Methods used to attach different hair wefts include the use ofmechanical attachment, such as with clips, beads, clamps, or the like;the use of adhesives including chemical and heat setting types; or theuse of natural hair for the attachment, e.g., braiding, weaving, tying,knotting, etc. Beads, or microbeads are also used to apply the weft hairextensions. Typically, to apply weft hair, the scalp hair is separatedinto sections, then the weft hair extension is clipped to the scalphair. Then, a small section of scalp hair and a small section of theweft hair are joined. Next, a small bead that matches hair color, isslipped on and crimped it into place. This works to combine the scalphair and the weft hair strands. However, attachment with such beads canbe highly visible and can interfere with hair care.

Other proposals have involved methods for applying weft hair strands.The problem with these hair methods is that the beads are visible. Also,the beads are integrated into the weft hair strands, and thus reused,which reduces structural integrity. Even though the above cited wefthair application methods meets some of the needs of the market, a methodfor applying a weft hair extension to a human scalp by utilizing a freshset of silicone locking beads with weft hair extensions to maintainstructural integrity, and then covers the locking beads with an uppersection of the same weft hair extension to conceal the locking beads, isstill desired.

SUMMARY

Illustrative embodiments of the disclosure are generally directed to amethod for applying a weft hair extension with concealed beads. Themethod utilizes unique silicone locking beads that receive, andmechanically force together, a lower section of weft hair strands withan adjacent portion of scalp hair to create a secure connectiontherebetween; and then covers the locking beads with an upper section ofthe same weft hair extension to conceal the locking beads, creating aninvisible effect on the locking beads. Further, fresh locking beads areused for subsequent applications of weft hair extensions, so as tooptimize structural integrity of the locking beads.

In some embodiments, the method for applying a weft hair extension to ahuman scalp is configured to: apply the weft hair strands along a seamin parted scalp hair; divides the weft hair strands between an upper andlower portion; weave the lower portion of weft hair with a portion ofadjacent scalp hair; pull the combined weft and scalp hair strandsthrough the locking bead; clamp the locking bead to secure the weft andscalp hair strands; space subsequent locking beads as close to eachother as possible; and cover the locking beads and the lower section ofweft hair strands with the upper section of weft hair strands, such thatthe locking beads are substantially concealed.

A method for applying a weft hair extension with concealed beads,comprises:

-   -   separating scalp hair in at least two sections, whereby a seam        forms in the scalp between the sections;    -   providing a weft hair extension, the weft hair extension        comprising a plurality of weft strands of hair bound together        along a common strip;    -   positioning the strip of the weft hair extension along the        longitudinal of the seam in the scalp, the strip abutting the        scalp hair;    -   separating the weft strands of hair into an upper portion and a        lower portion;    -   joining the lower section of the weft strands of hair with an        adjacent strand of the scalp hair;    -   advancing the joined strands of hair through a locking bead;    -   deforming the locking bead, whereby the weft and scalp strands        of hair form a snug junction;    -   joining a subsequent lower section of the weft strands of hair        with a subsequent strand of the scalp hair;    -   advancing the joined strands of hair through a subsequent        locking bead;    -   positioning the locking beads less than one inch apart;    -   deforming the subsequent locking bead; and    -   covering the locking beads and the lower section of the weft        hair strands with the upper section of the weft hair strands,        whereby the locking beads are substantially concealed.

In another aspect, the joined weft hair strands and scalp hair strandsare substantially equal in quantity.

In another aspect, the step of advancing the joined strands of hairthrough a locking bead, further comprises advancing the joined weft andscalp strands of hair through an opening in a locking bead.

In another aspect, the step of deforming the locking bead, furthercomprises crimping the locking bead against the weft strands of hair andthe scalp strands of hair.

In another aspect, the step of advancing the joined strands of hairthrough a locking bead, further comprises pulling the joined strands ofhair through an opening in the locking bead.

In another aspect, the step of positioning the locking beads that areadjacently positioned, further comprises spacing the subsequent lockingbeads in a linear, closely-spaced apart relationship of less thanone-inch part.

In another aspect, the locking bead comprises silicone.

In another aspect, the strip of the weft hair extension comprisespolyurethane.

In another aspect, the step of separating the weft strands of hair intoan upper portion and a lower portion, further comprises separating theabout half the weft strands of hair into an upper portion, andseparating about half the weft strands of hair into a lower portion.

In another aspect, the method further comprises a step of joining theweft hair extension along the entire length of the seam formed in thescalp.

In another aspect, the step of advancing the joined strands of hairthrough a locking bead, further comprises advancing the joined strandsof hair through a locking bead with a weft application tool having aflexible elongated loop.

In another aspect, the method further comprises a step of passing thejoined strands of hair through the loop of the weft application toolexposed above the locking bead.

In another aspect, the method further comprises a step of drawing theloop of the weft application tool through the locking bead in order topass the joined strands of hair through the locking bead.

In another aspect, the method further comprises a step of cuttingsuperfluous sections of the weft hair extension after application to thescalp.

In another aspect, the locking bead is defined by a color thatsubstantially matches the color of the client's hair, aka, base colorhair.

One objective of the present invention is to efficiently join a wefthair extension to scalp hair with locking beads that are concealed, soas not to be visible.

Another objective is to reuse a fresh set of locking silicone beads withevery new weft hair extension.

Yet another objective is to cover the locking beads with the upperportion of the weft hair extension.

Another objective is to provide a hair extension method that can be usedwith any type or brand of silicone beads.

Yet another objective is to install the locking beads close to oneanother, like a stitch, so as to form a smooth and securely fastenedweft hair extension.

Another objective is to separate the weft hair extension into the upperand lower section, so that the upper section covers the beads and lowersection of weft hair extension.

Yet another objective is to provide an inexpensive hair weft extensionmethod.

Other systems, devices, methods, features, and advantages will be orbecome apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of thefollowing drawings and detailed description. It is intended that allsuch additional systems, methods, features, and advantages be includedwithin this description, be within the scope of the present disclosure,and be protected by the accompanying claims and drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will now be described, by way of example, with referenceto the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a flowchart diagram of an exemplary method forapplying a weft hair extension with concealed beads, in accordance withan embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the scalp having scalp hairseparated to form a seam, in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary weft hairextension being applied to the scalp with locking beads, in accordancewith an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the weft hair extension appliedto the scalp, and the upper and lower portions of the weft hair strandsseparated, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;and

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the upper portion of the wefthair strands falling over the lower portion, so as to conceal thelocking beads, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various viewsof the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and isnot intended to limit the described embodiments or the application anduses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary”or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, orillustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or“illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred oradvantageous over other implementations. All of the implementationsdescribed below are exemplary implementations provided to enable personsskilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure andare not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is definedby the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,”“lower,” “left,” “rear,” “right,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” andderivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1.Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed orimplied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background,brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to beunderstood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in theattached drawings, and described in the following specification, aresimply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in theappended claims. Specific dimensions and other physical characteristicsrelating to the embodiments disclosed herein are therefore not to beconsidered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

A method 100 for applying a weft hair extension with concealed beads isreferenced in FIGS. 1-5. The method 100 for applying a weft hairextension with concealed beads, hereafter “method 100”, allows for theunique process of applying a weft hair extension 300 to a human scalpthrough unique utilization of a fresh set of silicone locking beads 306,310 with every new weft hair extension. By using locking beads 306, 310that are not integral with the weft hair extension; but rather usedindependently of the weft hair extension 300, the locking beads 306, 310are not reused and thereby do not lose structural integrity, as occursin the prior art. This serves to optimize the structural integrity ofthe locking beads 306, 310.

Another unique feature of the method 100 is that during application, theweft hair extension 300 is separated into upper 400 and lower 402 hairextension portions, such that the upper portion 400 of the weft hairextension conceals the locking beads 306, 310 and also conceals thejunction between the lower portion 402 of weft hair strands 304 and thescalp hair strands 202. This serves to create an invisible effect byhiding the joined weft hair and scalp hair at the locking bead 306. Yetanother unique feature is that the locking beads 306, 310 are closelyspaced-apart, such as less than 1″ apart, i.e., ⅛″ linear separationbetween locking beads. This proximity between locking beads 306, 310serves to increase the fastening security with the weft hair extension300.

FIG. 1 illustrates a flowchart diagram of an exemplary method 100 forapplying a weft hair extension with concealed beads. The method 100 mayinclude an initial Step 102 of separating scalp hair 200 in at least twosections, whereby a seam 202 forms in the scalp between the sections.The scalp hair 200 may be separated at the back of the head, as shown inFIG. 2. Further, any section of the head may receive a weft hairextension 300, and the separation can be horizontal, vertical, ordiagonal. In one embodiment, a comb is used to create an equalpartition, which forms a seam 202 therebetween. However, in otherembodiments, other hair parting tools known in the art may be used forperforming Step 102. The seam 202, and the adjacent edges of the scalphair 200 sandwiching the seam 202 is the proximate location where theweft hair extension 300 is applied, longitudinally thereto.

Turning now to FIG. 3, the method 100 also includes a Step 104 ofproviding a weft hair extension 300, the weft hair extension 300comprising a plurality of weft strands of hair bound together along acommon strip 302. In one non-limiting embodiment, the weft hairextension 300 includes a polyurethane or plastic strip 302 that enclosesa plurality of meshes arranged in a longitudinal direction on the strip302. The strip 302 is configured to have a plurality of contiguous wefthair strands 304 attached in a transverse orientation. One of the uniqueconcepts of the method is that these weft hair strands 304 are separatedinto an upper portion 400, and a lower portion 402, as described below.

A Step 106 includes positioning the strip 302 of the weft hair extension300 along the longitudinal of the seam 202 in the scalp, such that thestrip 302 abuts the scalp hair 200. The weft hair extension 300 isabutting the entire length of the seam 202 formed in the scalp to createa seamless transition therebetween. Upon clipping the upper portion 400of the weft hair extension 300 to the scalp, the lower portion 402 ofthe weft hair strands 304 are allowed to lie freely for a desiredstylistic junction with the scalp hair strands 200 and locking bead 306,310.

In some embodiments, a Step 108 comprises separating the weft strands304 of hair into an upper portion 400 and a lower portion 402. This stepmay include separating about half the weft strands of hair into an upperportion 400, and separating about half the weft strands of hair into alower portion 402. However, in specific style requirements, an unequalamount of hair can be separated for the upper and lower portions 400,402. As described below, the lower portion 402 is used to fasten to thescalp hair 200, and the upper portion 400 is used to conceal the lockingbeads 306, 310 and junction between hair strands.

As FIG. 4 shows, the method 100 also includes a Step 110 of joining thelower section of the weft strands of hair with an adjacent strand of thescalp hair 200. The joined weft hair strands 304 and the scalp hairstrands 200 are substantially equal in quantity. The hair strands 200,304 are held together until passed through a locking bead 306 for asecure junction therebetween. In alternative embodiments, another a stepincludes cutting superfluous sections of the weft hair extension 300after application to the scalp. This may include cutting the lateraledges that exceed the length of the seam 202 in the scalp.

In some embodiments, a Step 112 may include advancing the joined hairstrands 200, 304 through a locking bead 306. The locking bead 306 is thecomponent that receives, and binds the lower portion 402 of weft hairstrands 304 and the scalp hair 200 strands together. FIG. 3 illustratesa perspective view of an exemplary weft hair extension being applied tothe scalp with locking beads. In some embodiments, the locking bead 306comprises a silicone member that is malleable, and may also have anopening 308 to receive strands of hair. In one non-limiting embodiment,the locking bead 306 has a color that substantially matches the color ofthe scalp hair 200. In this manner, the locking bead 306 remainsconcealed more effectively.

In one embodiment, the joined strands of hair are pulled through theopening 308 in the locking bead 306. Thus, unlike the prior art, boththe weft hair strands 304 and the scalp hair 200 strands are crimped bythe locking bead 306. This serves to put less pressure on the scalp hair200. In one possible embodiment, the joined hair strands 200, 304 areadvanced through the opening 308 in the locking bead 306 with a weftapplication tool 312. As FIG. 3 illustrates, the weft application tool312 has a flexible elongated loop for receiving and weaving hair strandsthrough the opening in the locking beads.

In this manner, the weft hair strands 304 are pulled through the edge ofthe weft hair extension 300 with such a needle-shaped tool under gaps inthe edge of the weft hair extension 300. Looking again at FIG. 3, asubsequent step with the weft application tool 312 can include pullingthe joined strands of hair through the loop of the weft application toolexposed above the locking bead 306. Yet another step includes drawingthe loop of the weft application tool through the locking bead 306 inorder to pass the joined strands of hair through the locking bead 306.In this manner, both the weft hair strands 304, and the scalp hair 200strands are efficiently advanced through the locking bead 306 forfastening thereto.

A Step 114 comprises deforming the locking bead 306, whereby the scalpand weft hair strands 200, 304 form a snug junction, whereby the scalphair strands 200 and the weft hair strands 304 passed therethrough areheld captive therein. The deformation of the locking bead 306 may beperformed through various mechanical means, including crimping with aspecial crimping tool. The deformation of the locking bead 306 occurswhen both the lower portion 402 of weft hair strands 304, and adjacentscalp hair 200 strands are pulled through the locking bead 306 to adesired length.

The method 100 may further comprise a Step 116 of joining a subsequentlower section of the weft strands of hair with a subsequent strand ofthe scalp hair 200. As a result of the junction between scalp and wefthair strands 200, 304, they are subsequently fastened together, suchthat the hair extension is not easily dislodged from the scalp. A Step118 includes advancing the joined strands of hair through a subsequentlocking bead 310. A subsequent locking bead 310 may include a second,third, fourth, etc. locking bead. The number of locking bead 306, 310 isdependent on the size of the scalp and weft hair extension 300.Nonetheless, subsequent locking beads 310 receive an adjacent lowerportion of the weft hair strands, and an adjacent section of scalp hairstrands, generally less than an inch from the prior locking bead 306.

Another Step 120 may include positioning the locking beads 306, 310 lessthan one inch apart. This may include a very close, adjacent spacingbetween locking beads. The locking beads 306, 310 are closelyspaced-apart, such as less than 1″ apart, i.e., ⅛″ linear separationbetween locking beads 306, 310 (See FIG. 3). This proximity betweenlocking beads 306, 310 serves to increase the fastening security withthe weft hair extension 300. A Step 122 comprises deforming thesubsequent locking bead 310. Similar to the first locking bead 306, thesubsequent locking beads 310 are deformed with the hair strands havingbeen pulled through, so as to fasten the hair strands together, suchthat the weft hair extension 300 is not easily dislodged from the scalp.

A final Step 124 includes covering the locking beads and the lowersection of the weft hair strands 304 with the upper section of the wefthair strands 304, whereby the locking bead 306s are substantiallyconcealed. The upper portion 400 of the weft hair strands 304 arereleased to fall over the locking beads 306, 310 and the lower portion402 of the weft hair strands 304. This creates a seamless transitionbetween the weft hair extension 300 and the scalp hair 200. For example,FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the upper portion of the wefthair strands falling over the lower portion, so as to conceal thelocking beads 306, 310.

Although the process-flow diagrams show a specific order of executingthe process steps, the order of executing the steps may be changedrelative to the order shown in certain embodiments. Also, two or moreblocks shown in succession may be executed concurrently or with partialconcurrence in some embodiments. Certain steps may also be omitted fromthe process-flow diagrams for the sake of brevity. In some embodiments,some or all the process steps shown in the process-flow diagrams can becombined into a single process.

These and other advantages of the invention will be further understoodand appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to thefollowing written specification, claims and appended drawings.

Because many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can bemade to the described preferred embodiments of the invention, it isintended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in theaccompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in alimiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined bythe appended claims and their legal equivalence.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method for applying a weft hair extension withconcealed beads, the method comprising: separating scalp hair in atleast two sections, whereby a seam forms in the scalp between thesections; providing a weft hair extension, the weft hair extensioncomprising a plurality of weft strands of hair bound together along acommon strip; positioning the strip of the weft hair extension along thelongitudinal of the seam in the scalp, such that the strip abuts thescalp hair; separating the weft strands of hair into an upper portionand a lower portion; joining the lower section of the weft strands ofhair with an adjacent strand of the scalp hair; advancing the joinedstrands of hair through a locking bead; deforming the locking bead,whereby the weft and scalp strands of hair form a snug junction; joininga subsequent lower section of the weft strands of hair with a subsequentstrand of the scalp hair; advancing the joined strands of hair through asubsequent locking bead; positioning the locking beads less than oneinch apart; deforming the subsequent locking bead; and covering thelocking beads and the lower section of the weft hair strands with theupper section of the weft hair strands, whereby the locking beads aresubstantially concealed.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the joinedweft hair strands and the scalp hair strands are substantially equal inquantity.
 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of advancing thejoined strands of hair through a locking bead, further comprises pullingthe joined strands of hair through an opening in the locking bead. 4.The method of claim 1, wherein the step of positioning the locking beadsless than one inch apart, further comprises spacing the locking beadsless than one inch apart in an adjacent, linear, spaced-apartrelationship.
 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of separatingthe weft strands of hair into an upper portion and a lower portion,further comprises separating about half the weft strands of hair into anupper portion, and separating about half the weft strands of hair into alower portion.
 6. The method of claim 1, further comprising a step ofjoining the weft hair extension along the entire length of the seamformed in the scalp.
 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the step ofdeforming the locking bead, further comprises crimping the locking beadagainst the weft strands of hair and the scalp strands of hair.
 8. Themethod of claim 1, the step of advancing the joined strands of hairthrough a locking bead, further comprises advancing the joined strandsof hair through a locking bead with a weft application tool having aflexible elongated loop.
 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising astep of passing the joined strands of hair through the loop of the weftapplication tool exposed above the locking bead.
 10. The method of claim9, further comprising a step of drawing the loop of the weft applicationtool through the locking bead in order to pass the joined strands ofhair through the locking bead.
 11. The method of claim 1, furthercomprising a step of cutting superfluous sections of the weft hairextension after application to the scalp.
 12. The method of claim 1,wherein the locking bead is defined by a color that substantiallymatches the color of the scalp hair.
 13. The method of claim 1, whereinthe locking bead comprises silicone.
 14. The method of claim 1, whereinthe strip of the weft hair extension comprises polyurethane.
 15. Amethod for applying a weft hair extension with concealed beads, themethod comprising: separating scalp hair in at least two sections,whereby a seam forms in the scalp between the sections; providing a wefthair extension, the weft hair extension comprising a plurality of weftstrands of hair bound together along a common strip; positioning thestrip of the weft hair extension along the longitudinal of the seam inthe scalp, such that the strip abuts the scalp hair; separating abouthalf the weft strands of hair into an upper portion, and separatingabout half the weft strands of hair into a lower portion; joining thelower section of the weft strands of hair with an adjacent strand of thescalp hair, whereby the joined weft hair strands and the scalp hairstrands are substantially equal in quantity; advancing the joinedstrands of hair through a locking bead; deforming the locking bead,whereby the weft and scalp strands of hair form a snug junction; joininga subsequent lower section of the weft strands of hair with a subsequentstrand of the scalp hair; advancing the joined strands of hair through asubsequent locking bead; positioning the locking beads less than oneinch apart; deforming the subsequent locking bead; joining the weft hairextension along the entire length of the seam formed in the scalp; andcovering the locking beads and the lower section of the weft hairstrands with the upper section of the weft hair strands, whereby thelocking beads are substantially concealed.
 16. The method of claim 15,wherein the step of advancing the joined strands of hair through alocking bead, further comprises pulling the joined strands of hairthrough an opening in the locking bead.
 17. The method of claim 15,wherein the step of positioning the locking beads less than one inchapart, further comprises spacing the locking beads less than one inchapart in a linear, spaced-apart relationship.
 18. The method of claim15, wherein the step of deforming the locking bead, further comprisescrimping the locking bead against the weft strands of hair and the scalpstrands of hair.
 19. The method of claim 15, the step of advancing thejoined strands of hair through a locking bead, further comprisesadvancing the joined strands of hair through a locking bead with a weftapplication tool having a flexible elongated loop.
 20. A method forapplying a weft hair extension with concealed beads, the methodconsisting of: separating scalp hair in two sections, whereby a seamforms in the scalp between the sections; providing a weft hairextension, the weft hair extension comprising a plurality of weftstrands of hair bound together along a common strip; positioning thestrip of the weft hair extension along the longitudinal of the seam inthe scalp, such that the strip abuts the scalp hair; separating abouthalf the weft strands of hair into an upper portion, and separatingabout half the weft strands of hair into a lower portion; joining thelower section of the weft strands of hair with an adjacent strand of thescalp hair, whereby the joined weft hair strands and the scalp hairstrands are substantially equal in quantity; advancing the joinedstrands of hair through a locking bead with a weft application toolhaving a flexible elongated loop; passing the joined strands of hairthrough the loop of the weft application tool exposed above the lockingbead; drawing the loop of the weft application tool through the lockingbead in order to pass the joined strands of hair through the lockingbead; deforming the locking bead, whereby the weft and scalp strands ofhair form a snug junction; joining a subsequent lower section of theweft strands of hair with a subsequent strand of the scalp hair; pullingthe joined strands of hair through an opening in the locking bead;positioning the locking beads less than one inch apart; deforming thesubsequent locking bead; joining the weft hair extension along theentire length of the seam formed in the scalp; covering the lockingbeads and the lower section of the weft hair strands with the uppersection of the weft hair strands, whereby the locking beads aresubstantially concealed; and cutting superfluous sections of the wefthair extension after application to the scalp.